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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1956

Page

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Cancer Officers Discuss Campaign With District Leader

Cancer officers from Franklin County American Cancer Society met July 18 in the Elks ladies lounge. County commander Mrs. C W Peterson presided with vice commander Mrs. Roy Ware and other officers including Mrs. Perc y Lepesant and Mrs. Don E Smith. District commander Mrs George Schoper led a forum evaluating past campaigns and yearly operations as April was designated Cancer Month by Congress.

Franklin County American Cancer Society C. W. Peterson Elks - Ladies Roy A. Ware Percey” Lepesant Don E. Smith George“ Schoper Montpelier Congress

Oneida Softball Schedule Promises Weekend Playoffs

The schedule lists Oneida juniors versus Clifton Mink Creek at 7 p m with 8 15 p m and 9 30 p m for Oneida seniors on Monday July 30. The recreation league match Bill s Texaco against Lewiston at 7 30 p m Tuesday July 31 and Oneida Simniots at 9 p m follow.

Oneida Clifton Mink Creek Recreation League Bill’s Texaco Lewiston Simniots Franklin Stake Frankl Franklin

Rodeo Clowns Risk Life to Save Riders in Bull Ring

A feature on the rodeo clowns who distract Brahma bulls during bull riding to help fallen riders reach safety. The piece notes their life saving role, courage, and skill in reading bulls, with emphasis on timing, restraint, and audience impact amid danger.

Dred Ing Thich Tesco Indeeaing

Water Department warns Preston water users on observing hours

City officials cite a water shortage caused by excessive usage and theft from the system. Water department cards warn that checks may occur at any time day or night to enforce limits and address the strain on supplies.

City of Preston City Water Department

Carry-A-Number Rodeo Programs at Merritt’s Watch Giveaway

Special feature at the rodeo tonight and Friday by T. Merrill and Sons Jewelry. Three Wyler wristwatches are to be dropped from an airplane at 1 000 feet over Recreation Park. The finder who returns the numbered program will win a watch and a $5 prize.

T. Merrill Sons Jewelry Wyler Merritt's

Preston Knife and Fork Club Plans Season Program

The Preston Knife and Fork Club announces its season program with seven speakers, all but one confirmed. Officers praise the talent level and a coordinated plan to reduce travel costs, including nationwide speakers like Mrs Iree Y Bowman to discuss world affairs from a woman’s viewpoint.

Gates E Ieee Preston Nto Larson Sapenowa Iree Y Bowman Gerald Wendt

Golden Wedding Anniversary for William Hawkes Jr and Wife

Mr. and Mrs. William Hawkes Jr. will be honored at an open house at their Preston home 42 North First West on Sunday from 4 to 8 p m celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. They married October 6 1906 in the Salt Lake temple by John R Winder. They have eight living children and are active in church and civic affairs.

William Hawkes, Jr. Swill North First West Preston Salt Lake Temple John R." Winder Hawkes William Ariel A. ‘Thatcher Selara Handley Ogden

Keller's 3K Service Plans Celebration At Keller's

Keller's 38K Service at 134 North State St marks its first anniversary with prizes and free refreshments. Customers may win new Diamond tube tires Delco battery and gasoline prizes. Advertisement on page nine invites public participation Saturday and Sunday.

Leness Keller Keller North State St Husky Products Delco Amd Kener

Utah Dairy Princess to appear at American Food Store

Miss Merris Hendricks Cache Valley Dairy Princess will visit Preston on Saturday for a Gay Nineties promotion at American Food Store and perform at Preston's Night Rodeo. She is the daughter of Clyde and (Mrs.) Hendricks of Richmond and was recently chosen for the Cache Valley Dairy Festival.

Preston Virgil Knudson Luther Boyd Alvin Beckstead Rulon Dunn Weldon’ Nash Greene -Wells Merris. Hendricks Cache Valley American Food Store Miss Hendricks Clyde Hendricks Richmond Chicago American Food Store Utah Dairy

Famous Night Rodeo to Stage July Showings and Contests

The Famous Night Rodeo presents July 26 to 28 performances with top riders Buck Abbott and Bill Boag entered. Contests feature bareback riding calf roping saddle bronc steer wrestling and Brahma bull riding under RCA rules with a $2625 purse and world standings points. Opening parade starts 6:30 PM with arena events at 8 PM plus five specialty acts including Danhy Ramberg Roman rides and Fay Kirkwood on Crown Jewel.

Preston Ascone Rodeo” Cowboys’ Association Teague Bucki Abbott Herides“and Thas Ithe Rca Wills Todeo Danhy Ramberg Fay Kirkwood Jewel

Flower Exhibitors Should Start Planning, Says Fair Chairman

Franklin County Fair Aug 31 and Sept 1 urged flower exhibitors to prepare now. J Nett Boothe, chairman of the flower department, emphasized soil and water care, added fertilizer or manure, and noted soaking roots is better than sprinkling tops. The arrangement class offers a $3 prize, with judges and assistants listed.

Franklin Boothe Jennie Nuffer Wladicli Hilda “ Steele Rose‘ Olsen

David Orme to Represent District FFA at National Institute Raleigh

David Orme son of Mr and Mrs Lincoln Orme will represent Preston Chapter FFA at the National Institute in Raleigh North Carolina July 29 to August 2. The nine member delegation led by Robert Wilcox and Edwards will travel by car through 12 states en route stopping at points of interest and a two day tour in Washington D C before returning home.

David Orme FFA National Institute Raleigh N.C American, Institute ‘of Cooperation N. C Lincoln Orme Preston Chanter Raleigh Mestins Robert Wilcox University ‘of Idaho Idaho Co-op Council Edwards Idzho Wasairston D. C Fis

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